bolt handle

collocation in English

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bolt
noun[C]
uk
/bəʊlt/us
/boʊlt/
a metal bar on a door or window that slides across to lock ...
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handle
noun[C]
uk
/ˈhæn.dəl/us
/ˈhæn.dəl/
a part of an object designed for holding, moving, or carrying the ...
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(Definition ofboltandhandlefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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In the stock, a recess had to be made to accommodate the turned-downbolthandlemodification.
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Also, there were minor changes to the firing pin,bolthandle, and the barrel chamber is plated in chrome.
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This prevents opening of the action caused by an inadvertent bump or contact to thebolthandle.
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Thebolthandleserves as the only locking lug for the action, and when closed, points upwards at a 30 degree angle, rather than horizontally.
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In all versions, thebolthandleitself serves as an emergency locking lug.
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However, thebolthandlecan be manually worked to hold the bolt back.
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It featured a shorter barrel, a turned-downbolthandleand a slimmer, better finished stock.
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The model 552 features a unique low profile left-sidebolthandlethat lends itself to a clean receiver appearance and slender profile.
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An easily recognizable distinguishing feature was the placement of thebolthandle, which was further forward than in the 1895 design.
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Thebolthandleis on the left side and is non-reciprocating.
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With its prominent sight protection ears on the receiver, dog-legbolthandleand pot-belly magazine, it was distinctive in appearance.
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Many were also given a turned-downbolthandle, replacing the original straightbolthandlestyle.
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Further thebolthandleand its attachment to the bolt body were ruggedized.
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It also now had abolthandledirectly connected to the bolt.
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Thebolthandlewas changed from a straight to a slightly swept-back shape, a grooved trigger was introduced, and the receiver became available with grooves for aftermarket scope mounts.
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These guides allow the bolt to travel better, as well as reducing the need for lubrication, and helping to seal the ejection andbolthandleports from dirt.
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It uses a simple rotating bolt, with locking provided by the two frontal lugs; the crudebolthandle engaged a cut in the cast steel receiver to provide additional safety.
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It has a non-rotating bolt (the part of the action that seals the rear end of the barrel) locked by a rotatingbolthandle, and reputedly a smooth action.
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Examples of these usually show first-class workmanship and special features such as folding sights, altered bolt handles and so on.
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